Lainey Barden
Dallas
Summary
I am a dynamic educator who is skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and fostering student engagement. I am committed to creating a positive learning environment through effective parent communication and conflict resolution. I am a resourceful teacher with a focus on student engagement and effective classroom management. In my previous work experience, I have proven my ability to implement lesson plans and enhance learning experiences through creativity and teamwork. Thus, improved the students' education and personal development through a Christ-centered curriculum.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Wonder Kids Academy
Powder Springs
02.2026 - Current
- Supervised students during recess and ensured their safety at all times.
- Collaborated with teachers to support instructional goals and classroom management.
- Managed student behavior using established school policies and procedures.
- Organized educational resources and maintained a clean, orderly classroom space.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in the teacher's lesson plans.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
Assistant Teacher
Wonder Kids Academy
Powder Springs
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with lead teachers to create engaging lesson plans that fostered preschool children's learning.
- Facilitated classroom management to promote a positive and productive learning environment.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff to enhance communication and support student success.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Assisted in preparing classroom materials and resources for daily lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Lesson plan implementation
- Student engagement
- Social studies instruction
- Educational resources
- Parent communication
- Records management
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Creativity in teaching
- Child development
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Child development
Certification
- CPR, AED, First Aid Certified - GaPDS
- SEEDS Behavior Expectations and Classroom Rules - GaPDS
- Intentional Teaching and Planning with the GELDS - GaPDS
- Currently working on my Employment, GaTAPP, Cert-only, MAT (GACE) certification for History 6-12
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Wonder Kids Academy
02.2026 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Wonder Kids Academy
03.2025 - 02.2026
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of West Georgia